Monday, September 26, 2011

Supernatural: The Complete Sixth Season Blu-ray Review

Release Date: 9/13/2011TV-Rating: TV-14Region: ABC

The Video

“Supernatural: The Complete Sixth Season” features a 1080p AVC/MPEG-4 video presentation for all 22 episodes of the season. Having seen the previous seasons on Blu-ray, I knew what to expect, and it does not disappoint.

The show has a dark and gritty look, and it looks absolutely fantastic in high-definition. Detail is excellent and generally makes for some very demo worthy moments. The colors are also an improvement from standard definition, colors are rich and blacks are inky as can be.

I didn’t notice any technical issues throughout the season. If you love the look of the show, you will be very impressed by ‘Supernatural’ on Blu-ray. Is it among the best looking television shows on Blu-ray? Perhaps not, but I certainly think it’s impressive, considering the look of the show itself. 9/10

The Audio

An English 5.1 DTS-HD Master Audio track is included for each of the 22 episodes. Also included are Portuguese 5.1 Dolby Digital tracks. Optional subtitles include English SDH, French, Dutch, Spanish and Portuguese.

I was always very satisfied with the standard 5.1 Dolby Digital tracks included on previous seasons, but Warner Home Video has stepped it up and included lossless mixes for all the episodes and there is definitely an improvement.

Dialogue comes through crisp and clear. Most impressive is the effective surround use, which definitely enhances the experience. For a television series, the audio mixes included are pretty fantastic. Fans of the previous seasons on Blu-ray will definitely notice the audio improvement this season. 8.5/10

Episode from Supernatural: The Anime Series (22:44) (HD)Includes English DTS-HD Master Audio mix.

Another episode from Supernatural: The Anime Series (22:45) (HD)Includes English DTS-HD Master Audio mix.

Disc Four (39.2 GB):

The Hunter’s Guide to Season Six (HD)Filled with over 45 featurettes, on-set photos and exclusive behind-the-scenes footage. You won’t want to miss a page of this interactive guide detailing how the entire season was created.

Supernatural and the Quest of the Soul (29:21) (HD)This is a documentary all about the soul, a major theme in the Supernatural series.

Gag Reel (11:11) (HD)For those who like gag reels, there is plenty of footage included.

There are a lot of cool features included on this release. For a television series, this is actually very impressive. The features are all included in high-def, including the bonus anime episodes (which also have their own Blu-ray release). 9/10

The Season

‘Supernatural: The Complete Sixth Season’ makes for a pretty impressive high-def release. More importantly however is the quality of the show itself. ‘Supernatural’ has been on the air since 2005 and still stands strong in a time where shows are being canceled left and right.

Those familiar with the previous season and it’s ending, have no worries. I was a bit worried about this season after the season five finale, which many said could have served as the series finale. Season six picks up a lot better than I expected, delivering entertaining storylines that will have you coming back for more.

What I love about ‘Supernatural’ is the added humor; it’s nicely balanced and makes for just a fun show. The lead actors are excellent together, and they are the really the reason the show has remained as popular as it has. Season six is a great return for the series, definitely surpassing my expectations. 8/10

The Blu-news Summary:

‘Supernatural: The Complete Sixth Season’ is fantastic. The Blu-ray release features impressive video presentations and immersive audio mixes. The extras included this season are also quite nice and extensive. This high-def release is 'A Must Own’ for any fan of the show.